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HANSARDBusiness: GreenwashingMy Lords, the noble Lord mentioned that the Competition and Markets Authority has issued its green claims code, under which it has the power to take errant companies to court.…10 Jan 2023HANSARDNHS: NursesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Nuffield Trust further to their research finding, published on 30 September, that more than 40,000 nurses…01 Nov 2022HANSARDNHS: NursesI thank the Minister for his Answer, but I think his figures are a little out of date now. A record number of nurses left the profession last year, and we are now 46,000 nurses…01 Nov 2022HANSARDVaccinationsMy Lords, the country deserves credit for the high level of people coming forward to get vaccinated. As we move forward to the spring booster kicking in on 30 June, will the…15 Jun 2022HANSARDFarmersMy Lords, the Minister has mentioned that, in the new farming regime, farmers will be assisted and paid for environmental improvements as well. But as he knows, our record on…08 Jun 2022HANSARDNorth East Ambulance ServiceMy Lords, we really must learn the lessons, having witnessed this cover-up in one of the most deprived parts of the UK. I say to the Minister that he should not look at the case,…23 May 2022HANSARDFood Security: Climate Change and Biodiversity LossMy Lords, I was reassured that the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, mentioned world food security; that is absolutely critical. Can I pursue with the Minister that the Government…17 May 2022HANSARDUkraine War: UK Food SecurityMy Lords, the noble Lord mentioned in his Answer the increase in prices due to the effect of Russia and Ukraine on world trade. If food prices go up, say, above 6% or 7%, will the…26 Apr 2022HANSARDNHS: Abuse of NursesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to reduce the abuse of nurses in the NHS.05 Apr 2022HANSARDNHS: Abuse of NursesI thank the noble Lord for his Answer. He is clearly aware of the problem, which is indeed growing. Nurses and other NHS staff are abused daily and many are being reduced to…05 Apr 2022HANSARDFootball GovernanceMy Lords, I declare an interest as director of Carlisle United. As the Minister has recognised, English football is in a mess. A new study by Fair Game has come out showing that…22 Mar 2022HANSARDGreen SkillsMy Lords, over four decades ago there was a similar scheme to try and push green jobs, based on a fairly similar tripartite-plus system. It was not a great success, although it…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine: RefugeesMy Lords, is it true that the Government have issued more visas to Russian oligarchs than they currently plan to issue for Ukrainian refugees? Does the Minister’s announcement…08 Mar 2022HANSARDLobbying of MinistersMy Lords, over the years the process of providing information to civil servants, Ministers and parliamentarians has traditionally been done by lobbying, which is part of the…01 Mar 2022HANSARDE-scootersThe Minister describes a very complicated and confusing situation. Is she able to explain to the House where e-scooters can be legally used in England and where they cannot? Will…08 Feb 2022HANSARDKabul: Pen FarthingMy Lords, it is clear, I think, that the Minister is saying that the Prime Minister did not know anything about this. Did his department issue an email or not? I am not asking…02 Feb 2022HANSARDNHS: Nurse RecruitmentMy Lords, I very much welcome that increase in the number of nurses in the NHS but it is not enough, as the Minister knows. If we are to meet the needs of the NHS, we shall have…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNHS: Nurse RecruitmentTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to increase the number of nurses working in the NHS.27 Jan 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalMy Lords, I declare my interest as a director of Carlisle United Football Club. When the Minister refers to working with the football authorities, will he bear in mind that on an…26 Jan 2022HANSARDPeatMy Lords, as the Minister knows, 3% of the earth is covered with peatlands, but they account for a third of the store of carbon. It is imperative that this carbon is not…18 Jan 2022